WRESTLING
Joseph Anthony Montecillo Aug 16, 2022. 5 minute read
Interview: Jun Akiyama’s Career Speaks for Itself
When I was approached about interviewing a member of the DDT roster of my choice, one name stood out above the others. That’s not a knock on the other wrestlers at DDT, it’s one of the most stacked and talented collections of talent in any promotion in the world. But…
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Joseph Anthony Montecillo Aug 15, 2022. 12 minute read
On Wrestling Criticism Part 2: Wrestling Mechanics
Note: The intro to this series can be read here. It’s important to begin with the mechanics of pro wrestling, the actual physical movement involved with the performance. I wanted to start with this particular element of wrestling simply because it’s the first thing any viewer is immediately confronted by.…
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David Bixenspan Aug 9, 2022. 10 minute read
Is Sting ACTUALLY the Dumbest Babyface of All Time? A Fanfyte Investigation
Though Sting has, with his run in AEW, absolutely cemented his status as a living legend of professional wrestling, he’s still haunted by his past. A past that has routinely been the subject of ridicule for decades. What is this ghost that I speak of? His reputation for being an…
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Avery Adams Aug 8, 2022. 5 minute read
Tokyo Joshi Pro’s Summer Sun Princess was a Coming of Age Show
By any measure, July 18th’s Summer Sun Princess was a landmark show for Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling. Not only was the crowd at Ota City Ward Gymnasium even larger than 2021’s Wrestle Princess II, it was noisier. Earlier in July, TJPW’s sister company, DDT, tested lifting pandemic-related cheering restrictions, and…
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mer Aug 6, 2022. 1 minute read
Logan Paul on Law and Order Special Victims Unit: A Review
At SummerSlam, Logan Paul proved there’s only room for one successful YouTube star in this house, and despite the views on USA Network, it sure isn’t the Miz. Given his rousing performances at dual WrestleManias and his SummerSlam victory, it was unsurprising when Paul signed a contract with WWE, promising…
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Colette Arrand Aug 5, 2022. 2 minute read
Jungle Boy Calling Christian Cage a Pussy: A Review
In short, I hate it. For months, Christian Cage has bodied a mostly-absent Jungle Boy on the mic, insulting his deceased father Luke Perry and offering to sleep with his mom. It’s been great. Seriously. I’m a big fan of Christian, particularly as a heel, and his turn as a…
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Worth the Wait: Bayley, Dakota, and Iyo Usher in a New Women’s Division
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David Bixenspan Aug 3, 2022. 6 minute read
Vince McMahon Navigated Controversy for Decades. What Changed in 2022?
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Joseph Anthony Montecillo Aug 2, 2022. 5 minute read
How Does One Write About Professional Wrestling?
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Trevor Dame Jul 30, 2022. 8 minute read
Here’s What Sucked About the Roast of Ric Flair, Besides Everything
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Joseph Anthony Montecillo Jul 29, 2022. 6 minute read
Wheeler YUTA and Daniel Garcia Take the ROH Pure Title Into the Future
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Trevor Dame Jul 27, 2022. 11 minute read
In Order to Make Its Future, Professional Wrestling Needs to Forget Its Past
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Colette Arrand Jul 26, 2022. 14 minute read
The Greatest Wrestler of All Time (The Fifth and Sixth Ten)
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Colette Arrand Jul 22, 2022. 6 minute read
I Hope Triple H Starts Pointing at People Again
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Colette Arrand Jul 20, 2022. 4 minute read
Nobody Has a Lariat Like Stan Hansen’s Western Lariat
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